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Forming a new student organization is easy, but we recommend you work with the Coordinator of Student Life for additional help. Call (815) 455-8772 or e-mail rgardner@mchenry.edu

How do I get started?

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1. Gather a minimum of five students interested in being members of the new organization
2. Find a faculty or staff member who will agree to be an advisor to the advisor of the organization
3. Name the student organization
4. Provide mission statement for the student organization
5. Work on the constitution and by-laws for the student organization
6. Submit the organization form to the Coordinator of Student Life - Student Life Club form PDF 24 KB
7. Elect your officers
8. Request an account number for Human Resources (who contacts student or advisor? is there someone to contact in HR about this?)

You're ready to go!

What else should I know?

• When you gather gathers for meeting, socials, dance, service projects, community service, as a organization, you are representing the College. Keep this in mind during all activities and maintain a professional demeanor.
• All members of a student organization who have been chosen, delegated or elected into a leadership role within the organization must have a minimum of a cumulative GPA of 2.5 the semester before, during and after the tenure of your role within the organization.
• No organization members may obligate or commit the College in any way without discussing the matter with your advisor and/or the Coordinator of Student Life.

I have more questions about starting a student organization.

Review the complete Student Organization Handbook to learn more about writing a mission statement, resources available to student organizations and policies. Student Organization Handbook PDF

8/17/07